Recycling Collection Postponed Beginning Today, Jan. 30
Recycling collection originally scheduled for today, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 has been postponed due to weather. The Town will communicate when GFL determines a future pickup date.
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Hickok Street Drainage Project Updates
Improvements are underway to portions of the downtown storm drainage system to reduce flooding under downtown businesses. The project is currently under construction. Funding is provided through VDOT by Revenue Sharing, which is a dollar for dollar match from the Town. The current construction cost of this project is $4.4 million, with $2.2 million funded through VDOT. UPDATE - July 24, 2025: Main Street is now open after the completed repairs to an adjacent, privately-owned building. Main Street will remain open until further notice. The Town will maintain open communication when the Hickock Street Drainage Project remobilizes.StreetClosure anticipated to beginClosure anticipated to endPortion of Commerce St. 1/13/2025July 2025Hickok St.2/24/2025February 2026Portion of Main St. at Hickok St. Intersection6/5/2025February 2026Previous UpdatesUPDATE - June 16, 2025: Beginning June 17, 2025 a portion of West Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The work previously scheduled for June 5, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues and delays the private property owner encountered. Weather also impacted the start time.Summary:β‘ East Main Street will remain open. β‘ Most of West Main Street will remain open. β‘ West Main Street will π¨π§π₯π² be closed at the Hickok Street intersection.The work is expected to take several months. Visit www.christiansburg.org for updates.UPDATE - June 5, 2025: In the most recent update (seen below), the Town informed the public that the Main St/Hickok St intersection would close today, June 5. Unfortunately, today the Town was informed that there has been an additional delay. At this time we have not received an anticipated start date for crews to begin repairing the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. Crews have experienced unexpected delays and are working to determine an accurate start date. In the meantime, the Town is working to maintain open and transparent communication with both the property owner and the public.More information will be passed along as it is shared with the Town. This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - May 30, 2025: Beginning June 5, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The work previously scheduled for May 21, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues by a private property owner. Weather also impacted the start time.This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - May 13, 2025: Beginning May 21, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The urgency for this work is an effort to resolve public safety concerns. This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from May 21 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - Apr. 3, 2025: Work previously scheduled for April 7 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now postponed. Main Street will remain open at this time. UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2025: Work previously scheduled for March 31 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now anticipated to begin April 7, weather and materials permitting. Check back for updates. UPDATE - Mar. 21, 2025: Beginning March 31, a portion of Main Street will be closed as part of the Hickok Street Drainage Project. The closure will be at the intersection of Hickok Street and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks, dependent on weather and/or potential delays. This work was not included in the original schedule by contractors but is a result of mid-project adjustments to maintain the integrity of the underground system. In conjunction with construction, these adjustments will help contractors maintain timely project completion while also better preserving underground structures. Pedestrian access will be designated throughout this phase of the project. There will be no thru-traffic permitted, however local traffic will be available as well as downtown business parking. Detours will be in place.Once complete, Main Street will reopen until July 17. At this time the originally scheduled closure of Main Street will begin. As a reminder, Main Street will be closed July 17 through the completion of the project, expected in November 2025.UPDATE - Mar. 7, 2025: In an effort to continue working toward timely completion, crews will be working Saturday March 7, 2025 between 7a.m. - 3p.m. UPDATE - Feb. 21, 2025: Hickok St. will be closed between College St. and Main St. beginning Monday Feb. 24 and will remain closed until the project is complete. Traffic on College St. will be unaffected by this scheduled work. This phase of the project was originally planned to begin Feb. 3, but has been delayed due to weather. Powered by Froala Editor
Hickok Street Drainage Project Updates
Improvements are underway to portions of the downtown storm drainage system to reduce flooding under downtown businesses. The project is currently under construction. Funding is provided through VDOT by Revenue Sharing, which is a dollar for dollar match from the Town. The current construction cost of this project is $4.4 million, with $2.2 million funded through VDOT. UPDATE - July 24, 2025: Main Street is now open after the completed repairs to an adjacent, privately-owned building. Main Street will remain open until further notice. The Town will maintain open communication when the Hickock Street Drainage Project remobilizes.StreetClosure anticipated to beginClosure anticipated to endPortion of Commerce St. 1/13/2025July 2025Hickok St.2/24/2025February 2026Portion of Main St. at Hickok St. Intersection6/5/2025February 2026Previous UpdatesUPDATE - June 16, 2025: Beginning June 17, 2025 a portion of West Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The work previously scheduled for June 5, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues and delays the private property owner encountered. Weather also impacted the start time.Summary:β‘ East Main Street will remain open. β‘ Most of West Main Street will remain open. β‘ West Main Street will π¨π§π₯π² be closed at the Hickok Street intersection.The work is expected to take several months. Visit www.christiansburg.org for updates.UPDATE - June 5, 2025: In the most recent update (seen below), the Town informed the public that the Main St/Hickok St intersection would close today, June 5. Unfortunately, today the Town was informed that there has been an additional delay. At this time we have not received an anticipated start date for crews to begin repairing the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. Crews have experienced unexpected delays and are working to determine an accurate start date. In the meantime, the Town is working to maintain open and transparent communication with both the property owner and the public.More information will be passed along as it is shared with the Town. This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - May 30, 2025: Beginning June 5, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The work previously scheduled for May 21, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues by a private property owner. Weather also impacted the start time.This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - May 13, 2025: Beginning May 21, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The urgency for this work is an effort to resolve public safety concerns. This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area. The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from May 21 through approximately Feb. 2026Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place. UPDATE - Apr. 3, 2025: Work previously scheduled for April 7 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now postponed. Main Street will remain open at this time. UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2025: Work previously scheduled for March 31 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now anticipated to begin April 7, weather and materials permitting. Check back for updates. UPDATE - Mar. 21, 2025: Beginning March 31, a portion of Main Street will be closed as part of the Hickok Street Drainage Project. The closure will be at the intersection of Hickok Street and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks, dependent on weather and/or potential delays. This work was not included in the original schedule by contractors but is a result of mid-project adjustments to maintain the integrity of the underground system. In conjunction with construction, these adjustments will help contractors maintain timely project completion while also better preserving underground structures. Pedestrian access will be designated throughout this phase of the project. There will be no thru-traffic permitted, however local traffic will be available as well as downtown business parking. Detours will be in place.Once complete, Main Street will reopen until July 17. At this time the originally scheduled closure of Main Street will begin. As a reminder, Main Street will be closed July 17 through the completion of the project, expected in November 2025.UPDATE - Mar. 7, 2025: In an effort to continue working toward timely completion, crews will be working Saturday March 7, 2025 between 7a.m. - 3p.m. UPDATE - Feb. 21, 2025: Hickok St. will be closed between College St. and Main St. beginning Monday Feb. 24 and will remain closed until the project is complete. Traffic on College St. will be unaffected by this scheduled work. This phase of the project was originally planned to begin Feb. 3, but has been delayed due to weather. Powered by Froala Editor
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Winter Beach Blast
Do the recent cold temperatures have you dreaming of sunshine? If so, stop by the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Feb. 20 from 7-9 p.m. for an indoor escape that brings the warmth in the middle of winter!
This family-friendly event will feature beach themed fun including:
- Live music by Shoobies
- Food catered by Bull and Bones
- Beach-inspired games and activities, including volleyball, spike ball, cup pong, and limbo
Alcohol will be available. Please bring your ID if you plan to purchase.
Lawn chairs are encouraged.
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Lanes Closures on Wades Ln. and N. Franklin St. Beginning Oct. 13
Beginning Oct. 13, 2025, construction will begin for Franklin Street Intersection Improvements at the intersection of Wades Ln. and N. Franklin St. This project will include modification of curb ramps with the addition of new crosswalks. It will also include the installation of pedestrian signals at the crosswalks of both N. Franklin St. and Wades Ln.
During this time, drivers should expect intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts, and flagging operations, which may result in brief delays. Pedestrian routes may also be temporarily redirected—please follow all posted detours.
Work is weather dependent, and schedules may adjust as needed. Access for emergency services, residents, and businesses will be maintained throughout the project.
This project is expected to be completed at the end of March 2026.
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Hickok Street Drainage Project Updates
Improvements are underway to portions of the downtown storm drainage system to reduce flooding under downtown businesses. The project is currently under construction. Funding is provided through VDOT by Revenue Sharing, which is a dollar for dollar match from the Town. The current construction cost of this project is $4.4 million, with $2.2 million funded through VDOT.
UPDATE - July 24, 2025: Main Street is now open after the completed repairs to an adjacent, privately-owned building. Main Street will remain open until further notice. The Town will maintain open communication when the Hickock Street Drainage Project remobilizes.
Previous Updates
UPDATE - June 16, 2025: Beginning June 17, 2025 a portion of West Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building.
The work previously scheduled for June 5, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues and delays the private property owner encountered. Weather also impacted the start time.
Summary:
- β‘ East Main Street will remain open.
- β‘ Most of West Main Street will remain open.
- β‘ West Main Street will π¨π§π₯π² be closed at the Hickok Street intersection.
The work is expected to take several months. Visit www.christiansburg.org for updates.UPDATE - June 5, 2025: In the most recent update (seen below), the Town informed the public that the Main St/Hickok St intersection would close today, June 5. Unfortunately, today the Town was informed that there has been an additional delay. At this time we have not received an anticipated start date for crews to begin repairing the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. Crews have experienced unexpected delays and are working to determine an accurate start date. In the meantime, the Town is working to maintain open and transparent communication with both the property owner and the public.
More information will be passed along as it is shared with the Town.
This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area.
The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026
Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place.
UPDATE - May 30, 2025: Beginning June 5, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building.
The work previously scheduled for May 21, 2025 was rescheduled due to coordination issues by a private property owner. Weather also impacted the start time.
This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area.
The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from June 5, 2025 through approximately Feb. 2026
Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place.
UPDATE - May 13, 2025: Beginning May 21, 2025 a portion of Main Street at the intersection of Hickok Street, will be closed as crews begin to repair the structural integrity of an adjacent, privately-owned building. The urgency for this work is an effort to resolve public safety concerns.
This closure will coincide with work on the Town's Hickok Street Drainage Improvement Project that will also result in a closure of Main Street within the same area.
The continuous work between the two projects will result in the closure of Main Street at the Hickok Street intersection from May 21 through approximately Feb. 2026
Local traffic on Main Street will be permitted, however there will be no through traffic. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible either by vehicle or foot traffic. Directional signage will be in place.
UPDATE - Apr. 3, 2025: Work previously scheduled for April 7 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now postponed. Main Street will remain open at this time.
UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2025: Work previously scheduled for March 31 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickok Street NW is now anticipated to begin April 7, weather and materials permitting. Check back for updates.
UPDATE - Mar. 21, 2025: Beginning March 31, a portion of Main Street will be closed as part of the Hickok Street Drainage Project. The closure will be at the intersection of Hickok Street and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks, dependent on weather and/or potential delays. This work was not included in the original schedule by contractors but is a result of mid-project adjustments to maintain the integrity of the underground system. In conjunction with construction, these adjustments will help contractors maintain timely project completion while also better preserving underground structures. Pedestrian access will be designated throughout this phase of the project. There will be no thru-traffic permitted, however local traffic will be available as well as downtown business parking. Detours will be in place.
Once complete, Main Street will reopen until July 17. At this time the originally scheduled closure of Main Street will begin. As a reminder, Main Street will be closed July 17 through the completion of the project, expected in November 2025.
UPDATE - Mar. 7, 2025: In an effort to continue working toward timely completion, crews will be working Saturday March 7, 2025 between 7a.m. - 3p.m.
UPDATE - Feb. 21, 2025: Hickok St. will be closed between College St. and Main St. beginning Monday Feb. 24 and will remain closed until the project is complete. Traffic on College St. will be unaffected by this scheduled work. This phase of the project was originally planned to begin Feb. 3, but has been delayed due to weather.
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AEP Announcing Transmission Line Rebuild
Appalachian Power representatives plan to upgrade the local power grid in the town of Christiansburg and Montgomery County, Virginia.Appalachian Power representatives plan to upgrade the local power grid in the town of Christiansburg and Montgomery County, Virginia. The Midway – South Christiansburg Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves rebuilding approximately 4 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line.According to AEP the upgrades to the local electric transmission system benefit area customers by replacing deteriorating equipment with modern technology.
The project team has developed preliminary routes designed to minimize impacts to the community. Representatives plan to utilize existing rights-of-way where possible while reviewing areas where there are obstructions such as homes, sheds or pools and potentially shift the line in those select areas. Landowners and community members are invited to an open house to provide feedback.
Tuesday, June 4 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
4 East Main St in Christiansburg
There is no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go any time during the three-hour event to talk to project representatives and view detailed maps. Attending the open house and sharing feedback on route options helps the project team to rebuild the transmission line while reducing impacts on the community.
For more information on the project, timeline and a map of the impacted area, click here.
To view the press release for the project and open house, click here.